Restaurants/Food & Dining:
Aunt Sarah's Pancake House Breakfast Restaurants in Charlottesville, VA 1627 Richmond Rd
- Kebab House Restaurants/Food & Dining in Newport News, VA
980 J Clyde Morris Blvd
- Zorba's Greek Italian Italian Restaurants in Richmond, VA
9068 W Broad St
- Soprano Italian Restaurant 2 Italian Restaurants in Newport News, VA
12588 Warwick Blvd
- Roberto Italian Restaurant Italian Restaurants in Sandston, VA
5550 Williamsburg Rd
- Sal's Pizzeria & Restaurants Pizza Restaurant in STANARDSVILLE, VA
8265 Spotswood Trl
La Grotta Service List
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Lunch
Antipasti (Appetizers)
Carpaccio di Manzo*
Thin sliced raw beef tenderloin with lemon, capers, parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil
$10.95 Calamari Fritti
Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon
$10.95 Antipasto Del Giorno
A varied selection of cold appetizers prepared fresh daily
$10.95 Spiedino di Mozzarella
An oven baked skewer of bread, fresh mozzarella and tomato finished with a caper, anchovy butter sauce
$10.95 Peperoni in Bagna Caôda
Roasted bell peppers double cooked in a sauce of garlic, anchovy, milk and extra virgin olive oil
$10.95 Insalata di Calamari
Marinated calamari in an olive oil, capers and lemon
$10.95
Zuppa Del Giorno
Homemade soup of the Day
Priced Daily
Insalate (Salads)
Insalata di Spinaci
Baby spinach with mushrooms and pancetta in a homemade balsamic dressing
$8.50 Insalata Mista
Mixed fresh greens with homemade balsamic dressing
$8.50 Insalata alla Cesare con Pollo o Trota Affumicata
The classic Caesar salad with your choice of grilled chicken or smoked trout
$12.95 Insalata Del Cuoco
Organic baby greens tossed in white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and finished with gorgonzola and toasted walnuts
$9.95 Insalata Caprese
Fresh homemade mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil
$9.95 Insalata alla Cesare
The classic Cesare salad
$9.50
Primi (Pastas)
Orecchiette alla Barese
Pasta with ricotta cheese and fresh basil in a tomato sauce
$10.50 Lasagna al Forno
Homemade baked pasta, meat and béchamel sauces
$10.50 Linguine alla Scogliera
Linguine with clams, mussels, calamari, scallops in a light spicy tomato sauce
$13.50 Ravioli di Pollo con Panna
Homemade ravioli filled with chicken in a light cream sauce
$11.50 Gnocchi al Ragu
Homemade potato dumpling pasta with a Bolognese style meat sauce
$10.50 Fettuccine al Filetto di Pomodoro
Homemade fettuccini with tomato filets, garlic and fresh basil
$10.50 Fettuccine Primavera
Homemade fettuccine with mixed fresh vegetables in cream sauce
$11.50
Secondi di Carne (Meats)
Lombatine di Maiale alla Pizzaiola
Medallions of pork loin with capers, garlic, oregano, chardonnay in a spicy tomato sauce
$13.50 Petto di Pollo alla Potentina
Sautéed breast of chicken with fresh artichokes, capers in a lemon butter sauce
$11.95 Salsiccia in Umido
Braised Italian sausage with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, white wine and tomato sauce served over polenta
$12.95 Vitello al Marsala
Sautéed veal scallopine with mushrooms finished in a Marsala wine sauce
$14.95 Fracosta alla Mostarda*
7 oz. Pan roasted New York strip in rosemary mustard cream sauce
$17.95
Secondi di Pesce (Fish)
Sogliola Aurora
Sautéed filet of Sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, and fresh basil in chardonnay wine sauce
$16.95 Calamari Affogati
Braised squid with tomato sauce, garlic, and oregano served over soft polenta
$14.95 Salmone al Pepe Rosa*
Sautéed filet of Atlantic salmon with pink peppercorns in a dark balsamic vinegar reduction sauce
$15.95
La Grotta Offers
A Taste Of Italy
Available for your entire party only, please
Italian Lunch Special
Three Course Meal
Example: Pasta, Entree and Dessert
$26.00 Four Course Meal
Example: Pasta, Salad, Entrée and Dessert
$32.00 Five Course Meal
Example: Appetizer, Pasta, Salad, Entrée, and Dessert
$36.00
Dinner
Antipasti (Appetizers)
Carpaccio di Manzo*
Thin sliced raw beef tenderloin with lemon, capers, parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil
$12.95 Calamari Fritti
Flash fried calamari with marinara sauce and lemon
$12.95 Antipasto Del Giorno
A varied selection of cold appetizers prepared fresh daily
$12.95 Rane con Polenta
Sautéed frog legs with a chardonnay sauce with spring onions over polenta
$12.95 Peperoni in Bagna Caôda
Roasted bell peppers in a double cooked sauce of garlic, anchovy, milk and extra virgin olive oil
$12.95 Lumache alla Piemontese
Baked snails with parsley, garlic and butter on top of a mushroom cap
$14.95
Insalate (Salads)
Insalata Mista
Mixed fresh greens with homemade balsamic dressing
$8.50 Insalata alla Cesare
The classic Caesar salad
$9.50 Insalata di Campagna
Julienne of radicchio and fennel, tossed in a white balsamic dressing and topped with prosciutto and shaved parmesan
$10.95 Insalata alla Cesare con Tre Opzioni
The classic Caesar salad with your choice of grilled chicken, smoked trout or grilled shrimp
$13.95 Insalata del Cuoco
Organic baby greens in a white balsamic dressing finished with gorgonzola and toasted walnuts
$10.95 Torretta
Tower of homemade mozzarella, roasted bell peppers and marinated eggplant with oregano, fresh basil and touch of extra virgin olive oil
$12.95
Zuppa Del Giorno
Homemade soup of the Day
Priced Daily
Primi (Pasta)
Gnocchi al Filetto di Pomodoro
Homemade potato dumpling pasta in tomato filet, garlic and olive oil sauce
$17.95 Agnolotti alla Panna
Homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese served in a light cream sauce
$17.95 Linguine alla Scogliera
Linguine with clams, mussels, calamari, scallops and one jumbo shrimp in a light spicy tomato sauce
$20.95 Cannelloni Gratinati
Homemade pasta filled with beef, veal, vegetables, mozzarella in béchamel and tomato sauces
$17.95 Fettuccine alla Papalina
Homemade fettuccine with prosciutto, shallots and fresh basil in a tomato cream sauce
$18.95
Side Order
Asparagi Parmigiana
Fresh asparagus oven baked with butter and Parmesan cheese
$12.95 Spinaci Saltati all' Aglio
Sautéed fresh spinach in olive oil and garlic
$8.00
Secondi di Pesce (Fish)
can be served over soft polenta or linguine
Sogliola Aurora
Sautéed filet of sole with diced tomato, pine nuts, mushrooms and fresh basil in a white wine sauce
$25.95 Salmone Adriatico*
Sautéed filet of Atlantic salmon with baby shrimp, leeks and diced tomato finished in a beurre blanc sauce
$25.95 Gamberoni e Cape Sante Con Polenta Fra Diavolo
Sautéed jumbo shrimp and sea scallops with crushed red pepper, saffron in a tomato cognac sauce
$27.95
Secondi di Carne (Meats)
All steaks can be prepared Rare, Medium Rare or Medium only
Quaglie Ripiene
Two roasted boneless quails stuffed with Italian sausage and fresh sage in natural pan juices
$28.95 Petto di Pollo Potentina
Sautéed breast of chicken with mixed bell peppers, onions, capers and oregano in a light tomato sauce
$19.95 Vitello Buon Gustaio
Sautéed veal scaloppini with artichokes, shiitake mushrooms and sundried tomatoes in a light brown sauce with a touch of cream
$26.95 Filetto Al Pepe Verde*
Sautéed filet mignon finished in a green peppercorn and cognac cream sauce
$32.95 Fracosta alla Mostarda*
Pan roasted New York strip in a fresh rosemary mustard cream sauce
$32.95 Bistecca di Bufalo*
Sautéed buffalo ribeye with gorgonzola and pistachio sauce
$35.95
La Grotta Offers
A Taste of Italy (Available for your entire party only, please)
Four Course Meal
Example: Pasta, Salad, Entrée and Dessert
$50.00 Five Course Meal
Example: Appetizer, Pasta, Salad, Entrée and Dessert
$58.00 Six Course Meal
Example: Appetizer, Pasta, Fish, Salad, Entrée and Dessert
$65.00 Seven Course Meal
Example: Cold Appetizer, Hot Appetizer, Pasta, Fish, Salad, Entrée and Dessert
$75.00
Wine
Champagne
Prosecco Superiore
Citrus flavors mingle with hints of burnt sugar. Delivers zip and zest in the mouth. Dry enough to serve as an aperitif or with dessert
Glass
$11.00 Bottle
$38.00 Kir Royale
Fit for a King! Champagne and Crème de Cassis and a lemon twist
Glass
$12.00
White
Pinot Grigio Kaltern 2014
This Pinot Grigio from North East Italy, is a fantastic wine, very refreshing flavor and great balance of acidity
Glass
$8.50 Bottle
$32.00 Sauvignon Blanc di Leonardo 2014
A rich, ripe Sauvignon Blanc with lovely pineapple, honey, and apple flavors. Medium bodied with a nice smooth finish
Glass
$8.50 Bottle
$32.00 Verdicchio Dei Castelli di Jesi, Santa Barbara 2014
100% Verdicchio from the oldest producer of Verdicchio in Italy. Aromas of Hawthorne, citrus and almond flowers. The taste is bright and crisp with rich citrus notes and a dry fruity finish
Glass
$8.50 Bottle
$32.00 Gavi Masera 2015
Ripe nectarine fruit of this cortese melds with impressive acidity, which gives the flavors a mineral inflection and a lasting lime pith taste. The middle is soft and round, the finish mouthwatering
Glass
$8.50 Bottle
$32.00 Chardonnay Shannon Ridge, California 2014
Mildly oaky, rich, full-bodied and smooth Chardonnay with aromas of vanilla, caramel, and a hint of butter
Glass
$8.50 Bottle
$32.00
Rose
White Zinfandel 2013
With a brilliant hue, this wine is very refreshing and captivates the palate. A good sweet wine with fresh flavors of strawberry and apricot. Great by the glass or with light fare
Glass
$7.50 Bottle
$27.00
Red
Centine 2013
60% Sangiovese, 20% cabernet sauvignon intense ruby red color with youthful hints. The bouquet is intense, vinous and spicy in which the Tuscan character of the Sangiovese is perfectly married with the international character of the Cabernet and Merlot. In the mouth, it is gentle, soft and easy-to-drink
Glass
$10.50 Bottle
$39.00 Montepulciano D'Abruzzo La Valentina 2013
Blueberries and ripe raspberry jam on the nose. The palate is very well-balanced and complex with good acidity elegantly backed up by blackberries and plums
Glass
$10.50 Bottle
$39.00 Chianti Classico 2012
Broad and generous with superb fruit and an extractive weight that is compelling but not excessive. The lengthy finish flaunts a rich savouriness
Glass
$12.00 Bottle
$44.00 Pinot Noir Terranze Tenuta Mazzolinio 2014
The floral scents of this seductive Pinot Noir offer delicacy and finesse. The silky tannins also adds loads of character
Glass
$10.50 Bottle
$39.00 Savuto Odoardi 2013
Full body blend from Calabria, 45% Galioppo, 25% Aglianico, 20% Magliocco Canino, 5% Grecco Nero and 5% Nerello Cappucco
Glass
$14.00 Bottle
$52.00 Cabernet Sauvignon Basel Cellars 2011
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 100% from free juice aged for two years in French oak. Less than 800 cases produced in Walla Walla, WA
Glass
$14.00 Bottle
$52.00 Barbaresco Lodali 2012
100% Nebbiolo, 18 months aged in cask and two year in bottle with highly concentrated aromas of currants and black cherrie fruit with a hint of coffee
Glass
$18.00 Bottle
$66.00
Sparkling Wines
Asti Spumante Soprano D.O.C.G. 2009
Inside the decorative green bottle is a garden scented, softly sparkling bubbly with hints of peach and apricot on the nose. Sweet, floral and fruit salad flavors
$32.00 Vietti Moscato D'Asti "Cascinette" 2015
Beautifully aromatic, gently sweet with a light frizzante. Tastes of grapes right off the vine. A touch of apple, apricot, citrus and flowers. Delightfully refreshing and crisp
$36.00 Malvasia Castelnuovo Don Bosco "Annalisa" DOC 2014
An enduring sweet smelling fragrance, sweet with a gentle sparkle, and is particularly suited as a dessert wine and with chocolate
$38.00 Sommariva Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore 2012
Citrus flavors mingle with hints of burnt sugar. Delivers zip and zest in the mouth. Dry enough to serve as an aperitif or with dessert
$38.00 Adami Valdobbiadene Prosecco "Bosco di Gica" 2015
Stone fruits, citrus, yellow apples and peaches with notes of wisteria and acacia blossoms. Elegant with a pleasurably crisp spiciness
$39.00 Antinori Montenisa Franciacorta
This vintage Brut is 100% Pinot Noir. Refined fruity notes that mix with spicy aromas of toasty almonds. Finally a sparkling wine from Italy that can stand up to any champagne
$70.00 Veuve Clicquot Brut
For those who love real champagne. Rich tasting and full- bodied with pear and honey flavors
$110.00 Dom Perignon 2004
Full and rich, with flavors of musky yellow plum and ripe pear accented by crisp mineral notes. Long and vibrant on the building finish
$290.00 Perrier Jouet Fleur du Champagne Brut Rose 2002
Onion skin in color, this pale rose offers plenty of character and a silky texture on which the berry and spice flavors glide. Delicate, yet it's well-balanced and lively
$470.00 Cristal 2004
Originally created for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. Cristal shows finesse, balance and aromatic complexity, pairs best with delicate foods
$490.00
White Wine
Inama "Du Lot" Soave Classico 2013
100% Garganega grapes. Single-vineyard. Late harvest, 30% new barrique, then 6 months in stainless steel vats. Powerful nose with hints of honey, chamomile, elder flowers iris
$68.00 Soave Classico Monte Tondo 2013
Lovely aromas of fresh green apples, grapefruit and peaches. A full bodied, rich wine with intense fruit and long finish
$38.00 Di Lenardo Chardonnay "Father's Eyes" 2013
A barrel aged Chardonnay that is particularly spicy and aromatic. The name says it all!
$38.00 Chardonnay Kaltern Wadleith, Alto Adige 2013
This buttery Chardonnay has great structure and character. Full- bodied with delicious nuances of fruits and mineral
$38.00 Chalk Hill 2014
Chardonnay characterized by delicate hints of vanilla and toasted wood, great balance, smoothness, and a good quality of extracts, with a complex, robust structure supported by good acidity, and a scent of ripe exotic fruit
$52.00 Greco di Tufo Benito Ferrara Vigna Cicogna DOCG 2012
This is one of the best Vigna Cicognas in years. Bright and fresh, rich mouth coating, very long finish and complex nose
$60.00 Pinot Grigio St. Paul 2012
Full-bodied, well-structured, elegantly fruity with pronounced hints of acacia flowers and apple
$46.00 Vie Di Romans, Dessimis Pinot Grigio 2013
Slightly pink color (ramano style). Fresh and full body with sweet red berries spicy tannins that add persistence and structure. Pairs well with richer dishes
$72.00 Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita 2014
Simple and fruity with lemon and apple character with a light body and a good clean finish. One of Italy's most popular wines
$48.00 Vietti - Roero Arneis 2014
A lovely version of Italy's best white wine. Crisp and delicate with golden plums and pastry flavors. Refreshing acidity
$45.00 Sauvignon Colli Berici 2013
A rich, ripe Sauvignon Blanc with lovely pineapple, honey, apple flavors. Medium bodied with a nice smooth finish
$42.00 Roth Sauvignon Blanc "Alexander Valley" 2012
Complex aromas of passion fruit, tangerine and peach blossom. A full bodied, rich wine with intense fruit and a long finish
$45.00 Durin Pigato Riviera del Ponete, Liguria 2013
Grapes grown in the Ortovero Valley, the nearness of the sea gives an intense fruity bouquet. It is dry yet soft-to-the-taste, round on the palate and full-bodied
$38.00 Tocai Friuliano di Lenardo 2013
Floral aroma with honeysuckle and almond flavor on the palate. Full silky, mouth and a lovely long finish
$38.00 Giorgio Cichero La Slina Gavi 2014
A fragrant, complex aroma of apples, citrus, stone, and lillies. Green apple notes with good minerality on the palate. A crisp and clean medium-bodied and full of flavor wine
$40.00 Gavi di Gavi Deltetto 2012
100% Cortese. The famous ancient grape grown among the town of Gavi in Southern Piedmont. The wine is fresh and clean with a floral fruity aroma and a dry mineral edge
$52.00 Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2013
Floral and fruity on the nose yet dry on the palate with refreshing acidity. Fine match with olives, seafood and white meats
$38.00 Querciabella Batar IGT Toscana 2010
50% Pinot Bianco 50% Chardonnay. Endowed with layers of sweet fruit interwoven with mineral and sweet toasted oak, it offers outstanding length on the palate with notes of peaches and tropical fruit
$120.00 Puligny-Montrachet Carillion, First Cru Les Combettes 2011
Vibrant nectarine and floral notes with fresh acidity. A light to medium weight white with delicate flavors. Enjoy fairly young
$195.00
Red Wine
Brancatelli Valle Delle Stelle 2012
Blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, is full bodied with great balance. Deep intense color, Black Currants, cassis and cherries
$52.00 Di Majo Norante Ramitello Rosso DOC 2011
This medium-bodied blend of 80% Montepulciano and 20% Aglianico grapes offers lots of depth of flavour in the glass. Big and rich Italian red wine with generous layers of dark plums and smoke notes and mocha
$46.00 Bolgheri Varvàra 2013
A wine with grace and beauty with blueberry and chocolate character. Medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean finish. Super Tuscan blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot, 5% Syrah
$72.00 Abbazzia Santa Anastasia Nero d'Avola 2013
Intense aromas of violet, plums and black licorice, combined with seducing peppery tones. Full-bodied, elegant with nice silky tannins
$38.00 Villa Antinori Toscana 2012
Delicious super Tuscan blend 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Savignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Syrah. Intense ruby red colour, aromas of red berry fruit and oak. Complex and stylish with well-balanced silky tannins and rich in extract
$55.00 Primitivo di Manduria Villa Santera 2012
100% Primitivo de Manduria, aged in oak barrels for six months. DOC, deep red color, vanilla, cherry, plum and a bit of ginger. Full, mellow, well-balanced wine showing immediate appeal
$39.00 Ghiomo Vigna Granda Nebbiolo 2011
From the same grape that makes Barolo. A beautiful nose of violets with black cherry and spice flavors on a long, elegant finish
$55.00 Scavigna "Vigna Garrone" Calabria 2004
A powerful red from mountains of Calabria. Single vineyard selection From old vines with 18 months barrel aging and great concentration of flavor. Produced from the local Gaglioppo with Cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
$70.00 Fay "La Faya" Valtellina IGT 2011
From a single terraced vineyard high in the Alps, a blend of 60% nebbiolo, 25% merlot and 15% syrah. Rich and complex showing the elegance of nebbiolo. Scented with a subtle aroma of spice, dark berries and plum; full and firm on the palate with generous fruit and balanced finish
$78.00 Andrea Oberto Dolcetto d' Alba D.O.C 2012
A good Dolcetto with milk chocolate and berry characteristics. Medium bodied with fresh acidity and good finish
$48.00 Gamba Amarone "Le Quare" 2010
Estate grown blend of Corvina 50%, Rondinella 10%, Molinara 5%, Croatina 5% from the Le Quare vineyard. Smokey and sophisticated Amarone from Gamba that opens up with tones of black cherry, leather pipe tobacco, and dark chocolate
$110.00 Begali Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2011
A unique wine due to its origin, ancient grape variety and production method. Smooth from the beginning to the end, with unbelievable body
$85.00 Barbera D'Alba Andrea Oberto 2014
A single vineyard wine aged in small barrique with deep berry and black cherry flavors, intense bouquet and long finish
$52.00 Marchesi Di Gresi Barbera D'Asti 2013
A very versatile wine, aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. The grapes are selected from young vines, giving this wine great balance. Perfect with all meats, poultry and game
$48.00 Castiglion del Bosco 2012
This wine is 90% Merlot grapes with 10% Sangiovese Grosso, aged in barrels for a period of six months. Complex wine full of fruit and spices, full and round on the palate. The color is ruby red with violet hues
$60.00 Syrah Castello di Poppiano 2012
Pepper and spice with a deep, rich round fruit flavor. Very drinkable with a long and elegant finish
$46.00 L'Ecole Syrah Columbia Valley Washington 2012
Dark, robust and spicy with flavors of black current and blueberry upfront and a earthy layered finish
$58.00 Hitching Post, Pinot Noir, Highliner 2013
Silky and seamless offering spicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter with air. Subtle tannins build slowly and gain strength adding shape to the long red fruit finish
$72.00 Langhe Pinot Nero Castello di Neive 2014
This Pinot Noir is aged nine months in small french oak barrels. Ruby red color with a hint of intense garnet and very well-balanced. Very elegant with a long lasting fruit flavor and good ripe tannins
$59.00 Cabernet Sauvignon Antica Antinori Family Estate 2012
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is pure, rich, and structured. A style that showcases layers of rich flavors of ripe plum, blackberry and wild berry along with accents of mocha and espresso
$110.00 Stags Leap "Artemis" Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Napa Valley, California. Pleasing aromas of black cherries and red plums. The cherry and plum notes carry over to the palate, smooth and supple with good mid palate and a long silky finish
$100.00 Cabernet Sauvignon Zonta Due Santi 2011
100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 14 months in new French oak. This is an exceptional full bodied wine with excellent complexity and concentration
$66.00 Breaux, Vineyards Virginia "Meritage" 2008
One of Virginia's finest blends. Hand choosen by our Chef, Antonio Capece. A captivating blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 18% Malbec, 10%Petit Verdot and 5%Cabernet Franc. Aged in a variety of barrels-each component was aged separately for maximum flavor of each varietal
$64.00 Etna Planeta 2013
100% Nerello Mascalese, medium and complex nose enjoy light, dry fruity red
$59.00 Treiso "La Ganghija" Barbaresco 2011
Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a rich palate, showing vanilla, chocolate and berry, with hints of juicy meat flavors
$95.00 Beivuma Barbaresco Valeirano 2011
Rich, savory, and fleshy with strawberry flavor and a spicy lingering finish. Sweet tannins and perfect balance
$78.00 Tedeschi Valpolicella Classico Lucchine 2013
Well balanced and refined with a bright ruby red color and pleasant hints of cherry and spice. Goes well with the entire meal
$39.00 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 2011
An elegant style Brunello with bright cherry fruit, tobacco, spice and violets. Well structured. Aged two years in oak and two years in bottle before release
$85.00 Freisa Kyè Langhe 2011
A structured, full-bodied red that offers flavors of black fruits and spices that give plenty of richness, grip and balance to this wonderfully pure expression of the varietal
$75.00 Ettore Germano Barolo Cerretta 2010
Incredibly sweet, pure, almost candied strawberries and blueberries on the nose. Sleek and sweet on the palate. Hint of tar on the finish, pleasant dryness
$115.00 Crivelli, Grignolino d'Asti 2013
One of the excellent Indigenous varietals of the Piemonte that is not well known outside the region. Medium bodied with aromas of current, morel cherries, leather and an earthy finish. Light color and full body
$41.00 Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2012
A deep, rich color and a bouquet of violet potpourri, saddle leather and dried cranberries. Full of well extracted ripe raspberry and cocoa
$66.00 La Valentina Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Spelt 2011
Intense red with a strong ruby hue. Scents of blackcurrant, ripe prune and plum with 18 months refinement in French Oak. Intense and fruity with notes of coffee and chocolate. Full and elegant on the palate followed by a warm and lingering rich texture
$62.00 Cennatoio Chianti Classico "Gold Label" D.O.C.G. 2013
Delicious, classically styled Chianti, notes of herbs on nose and palate followed by hints of currant and cherry. Great length and acidity
$42.00 Castello di Poppiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2012
Intense ruby color. Blackberry notes, spicy hints of cinnamon, vanilla and cocoa. Fruity, slightly acidic with notes of tabacco
$64.00 Chianti Classico Toscolo 2013
A classic style Chianti aged six months in oak. Well structured fruit driven wine with a deep attractive color. Ready to drink
$45.00 Chianti Classico Riserva Toscolo 2010
This Riserva achieves further depth, richness and elegance from aging in oak for 12 months and barrique for 6 months
$55.00 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2009
Warm, full-bodied with ripe elegant red fruit, sweet tannins
$75.00 Aglianico Gudarrà Bisceglia 2009
Gudarrà is made of 100% Aglianico del Vulture grapes and aged in French oak casks for 12 months. Wine Spectator 91 points, deep ruby red in color, nose of red cherries, cassis and black berries with a finish of sweet spice and licorice
$56.00 Taurasi Cantine Lonardo DOCG 2009
"The Barolo of Southern Italy". Big, bold and muscular, with flavors of black fruits and berries and aromas of cigar box, leather and roasted spices. Balanced, with layered complexity and a rich finish
$79.00 Antinori Tignanello, Toscano 2012
The famous Sangiovese Cabernet blend from Tuscany, intense ruby red with aromas of cloves and blueberries with hints of chocolate and plum on the finish
$160.00 Cennatoio "Rosso Fiorentino" Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
The Rosso Fiorentino is from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The deepest of reds, it has a nose that is an intriguing spice chest of toasty oak and roasted coffee
$110.00 Marco Felluga Russiz 2013
100 % Cabernet Franc, Elegant nose leads into a rich, full body with flavors of blackberries and black currants and long lingering silky tannins
$60.00 Ronco Severo Artiùl Merlot Riserva 2010
100% Merlot from Colli Orientali. A full-bodied, bio-dynamic, with velvety tannins and hints of berry and chocolate. Nice long finish
$85.00 Rosso Inama Bradisismo 2011
Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot come together to create a beautiful wine, reminiscent of Bordeaux. Its intense bouquet has aromas of small berries, dried cherries and vanilla with a soft and round palate, without any acid or tannic harshness. The finish is persistent and pleasant
$6.00 Monsordo Langhe Rosso Ceretto 2012
A blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Nebbiolo. Smooth and balanced, with lovely dark fruit and sturdy yet incredible subtle, sweet tannins and opulent structure
$79.00
La Grotta's Cellars Reserve List
Barbaresco Gaja 1961
A traditional Barbaresco with aromas of forest, fruits, plums, licorice and tar. This flagship wine has a dense structure, full body and complex finish
$2000.00 Barbaresco Gaja 2010
The Gaja Sori San Lorenzo displays deep red color with highly concentrated aromas of currant and black cherry fruit with a hint of coffee, in addition to aromas of fine herbs, minerals and exotic spices. Almost always the most powerful and austere of Gaja's five single-vineyard wines, requiring a longer time to fully develop
$750.00 Barbaresco Gaja 2006
$360.00 Barbaresco Paitin 1990
A traditional Barbaresco with aromas of forest, fruits, plums, licorice and tar. This flagship wine has a dense structure, full body and complex finish
$390.00 Barbaresco Paje 2001
A traditional Barbaresco with aromas of forest, fruits, plums, licorice and tar. This flagship wine has a dense structure, full body and complex finish
$230.00 Barbaresco Moccagatta 2003
A wine with layers and layers of intense flavors of strawberries, raspberries and violet. Medium to full body. A wine to remember good things in life
$220.00 Barbaresco Gaiun Marchesi di Gressi 2006
A traditional Barbaresco with aromas of forest, fruits, plums, licorice and tar. This flagship wine has a dense structure, full body and complex finish
$210.00 Marchesi di Barolo Riserva Gran Annata 1970
This beautiful aged wine shows a brick red color with dried flowers and fruit on the nose with hints of cedar, leather and tobacco on the palate
$410.00 Barolo Monprivato Mascarello 2003
A very full bodied Barolo from one of the best houses in Italy. A very long finish with everything you expect in a Barolo of this quality
$250.00 Barolo Monprivato (Reserva Ca' d'Morissio) 2001
Only made in superior vintages, the most recent being 1997, from the top fruit of the Monprivato vineyard. It sees only large oak barrels allowing it to age for decades. Notes of roses, minerals and sweet red fruit
$800.00 Barolo Cogno 1999
Aromas of rose petals and flavors of cassis, and slight smoky vanillin from barrique aging. Long concentrated finish
$230.00 Barolo Vietti, Villero Riserva 2001
Aromas of blackberry, cappuccino and licorice lead to a full-bodied palate, with masses of chewy tannins and a long, caressing finish
$540.00 Barolo ICardi Pareje 2000
This Barolo from its most famous vineyard is elegant and well structured, combining finesse and power. The violet nose lends way to blackberry and plums with a lengthy finish
$220.00 Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio 2001
Rich black cherry and currant fruit flavors and aromas dominate, refined and concentrated with notes of violet, pepper and tar supported by a firm acidic core and polished tannins
$210.00 Sassella Rocce Rosse Riserva Arpepe 2001
100% Nebbiolo Gran Cru from Valtellina. Aged in chesnut and oak barrels for four years then aged in bottle for no less than six years before its release. Very bold and complex with notes of orange, mushroom, leather and mint
$150.00 Bertani Amarone 1968
This wine is rich, ample and complex with an amazing capacity for aging. Classic definition of Amarone and Italian wine making at its best
$800.00 Bertani Amarone 1978
$600.00 Bertani Amarone 1980
$490.00 Amarone Tomasso Bussola "Vigneto Alto" 2004
Alto is selected from the best barrels and only the best vintages. Full bodied with ripe luscious fruit, spicy tannins and a wonderful melding of elegance and power. Only 400 cases produced
$320.00 Amarone Masi "Mazzano" 2001
A very polished, smooth Amarone with plum, spice and a slightly smoky, vanillin finish
$335.00 Tenuta Di Trinoro Toscano Rosso 1999
Full bodied with dried cherry, plum and dark chocolate flavor and silky tannins. A blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
$280.00 Sassicaia D.O.C Bolgheri 2009
This legendary wine is the first, Super Tuscan a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc it is bold, rich and powerful with silky tannins and a long finish
$420.00 Sassicaia D.O.C Bolgheri 2011
$390.00 Tenuta dell' Ornellaia 2003
Incredible class in the bottle, our most elegant wine. Ultra fine tannins with layers of currants, berries and lightly toasted oak. Full bodied with a sculptured beauty and wine of the year
$350.00 Tenuta dell' Ornellaia 2008
$310.00 Antinori Solaia I.G.T. Toscana 2003
An elegant wine with black pepper, coffee, chocolate, vanilla and plum scents with nicely balanced tannins and a long finish
$300.00 Setti Ponte Oreno 2005
An internationally-styled, super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This wine's dense aromas of Cassis and black stone fruit are offset by notes of herbs, spice and sweet oak which carry onto a ripe palate marked by firm tannic structure
$250.00 Masseto Tenuta Dell' Ornellaia 2004
Resulting from a vintage during which Merlot ripened perfectly, the 2004 Masseto displays great aromatic complexity, with the typical prune and black cherry aromas coupled with floral overtones and subtle oak
$800.00 Testamatta IGT Tuscana Rosso 2005
100% Sangiovese the wine is aged in French bariques for 18 months follwed by 6 months in the bottle. Dark and deep color with wild beries, and warm leather, and jasmin notes to the nose
$230.00 Luce Frescobaldi/Mondavi 2004
Enticing aromas of raspberry and black currants layered with hints of vanilla and cloves. 50% Sangiovese and 50% Merlot with great aging gives this wine a beautiful long finish
$260.00 Luce Frescobaldi/Mondavi 2011
$200.00 Mastro Janni, (Vigna Schiena d'Asino) Brunello Riserva 2008
This wine has a long muscular focus; yet supple, yielding fruit poetry. Long graceful lines of spice sheathed in a core of bright cherry, laced with deep, sweet plum flavors
$230.00 Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1999
Garnet red with dark fruit and violets on the nose, rich with hints of licorice and leather. Powerful and full body
$260.00 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino "Tenuta Nuova" 2007
A very well-made wine with impressive structure from the great Brunello producer of Montalcino. This wine is full-bodied with notes of black cherry, licorice and blackberry on the nose
$220.00 Campo Giovanni il Quercione Riserva 1995
Crushed raspberries, with hints of vanilla and barley. Medium to full-bodied with fine tannins and a long fruity aftertaste
$340.00 Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino 2001
Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, one of the Brunello's kings. It has been aged for four years; three and a half years in oak or chestnut casks which is one of the distinctive characteristics of the wine. It is full with spicey fruit flavors and a velvety finish
$370.00 Opus One Napa Valley 2004
Bordeaux-like in its structure and balance, showing cedary oak, dusty berry, dried currant and mineral, with hints of herb and sage. The flavors firm up on the finish
$290.00 Dominus 2006
The elegant, dark plum purple garnet-colored 2004 Dominus exhibits a big sweet cedary, roasted herbs, mocha black cherry liqueur, black currant and earth-scented perfume. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannin as well as a luscious mouthfeel and finish
$260.00 Krupp Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 2010
Incredibly deep and dark in color with robust flavors ranging from black pepper to briary fruits, chocolate and bing cherry. Beautifully balanced structured with fine grained tannis that are long and lingering
$240.00 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve R. Mondavi 2002
A classic vintage. This wine has intense, mint, blackcurrant flavors mouth filling, long, long finish
$260.00 Quintessa Rutherford 2007
This Meritage blend is rich yet elegant. A hint of floral bouquet with dark fruit and cassis on the palate with complex integrated tannins
$260.00 Domaine Lécheneaut Chambolle-Musigny (Premiere Cru) 2007
100% Pinot Noir. Ripe aromas of raspberry and smoke. Sweet, silky fat fruit with flavors of brown spices and mocha. Very ripe lingering supple tannins
$230.00 Chateau Mouton Rothschlid Pauillac 1999
Blackberry and spice aromas follow through to a medium to full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and roasted, almost exotic fruit character on the finish
$1200.00
La Grotta's Large Bottles Reserve
Barbaresco Castello di Nevi Santo Stefano (Jeroboam 3ltr) 2010
$370.00 Barbaresco Lodali Lorens (Jeroboam 3ltr) 2007
$420.00 Barolo Sandrone Cannubi (Magnum 1.5ltr) 1997
$1200.00 Barolo Luigi Einaudi (Jeroboam 3ltr) 2004
$900.00 Barolo Marcarini (Jeroboam 3ltr) 2004
$750.00 Barolo Salvano (Jeroboam 3ltr) 2003
$800.00 Barbaresco Lodali Lorens (Magnum 1.5 ltr) 2007
$180.00 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Antico (Magnum 1.5ltr) 2003
$410.00 Brunello Casanova di Neri Cerretalto (Magnum 1.5ltr) 2006
$600.00 Brunello Barbi (Magnum 1.5ltr) 2001
$420.00 Amarone Begali Ca'Bianca (Magnum 1.5ltr) 2006
$240.00 Cabernet Krupp Brothers Veraison (Magnum 1.5ltr) 2006
$220.00 Cabernet Faust (Magnum 1.5ltr) 2012
$230.00 Montepulciano Binomio (Magnum 1.5ltr) 2008
$220.00 Quintessa Napa Valley (Magnum 1.5ltr) 2011
$490.00 Châteaumeuf-du-Pape La Crau Vieux Télégraphe (1.5ltr) 2008
$325.00 Ruffino Riserva Ducale (Magnum 1.5ltr)2003
$160.00 ConnCreek Anthology Napa Valley 62% Cabernet 21% Merlot 8% Cabernet Franc 7% Malbec 2% Petit Verdot (Jeroboam 3ltr) 2006
$430.00 Terra Di Lavoro "Roccamonfina" Aglianico (Magnum 1.5ltr) 2009
$295.00 Il Borro Super Tuscan (Magnum 1.5ltr) 2009
$195.00 Cabernet Duckhorn (Magnum 1.5 ltr) 2011
$230.00 Justin Savant 78% Syrah 22% Cabernet Sauvignon (Mag 1.5 ltr) 08
$150.00
After Dinner Selections
Chardonnay Ice Wine Okanogan Washington 2006
Produced from a harvest of totally frozen Chardonnay grapes. Flavors and aromas of super ripe orchard fruits – apple, pear and nectarine – with golden raisin, clover honey and dried pineapple
375ml
$75.00 Little Bosco Malvasia Castelnuovo Don Bosco
An enduring sweet smelling fragrance, sweet with a gentle sparkle
$38.00 Di Lenardo "Pass the Cookies" 2004
A late harvest Verduzzo grape from Friuli, that is naturally high in sugars. Fermented to 13.5% alcohol and ages in Acacia oak for seven months
500ml
$40.00 Rocca Bernarda Picolit 2003
Produced from Picolit grapes, named for their size, not their function. The small yield provide a great concentration of juice with rich quality. This is a very delicate wine from a very unique varietal
500ml
$150.00 Vin Santo Castello di Luignano 1997 – 1999
A 100% Malvasia Vin Santo, perfectly aged in barrel for seven years. Try this beautiful wine with all desserts
500ml
$50.00 Le Colombare Pieropan 2001
Intense honey and dry apricots flavors. Wine to drink with old and new friends
500ml
$65.00 Bertani Recioto Della Valpolicella Valpantena 2003
Full bodied, rich and enjoyably sweet. The residual sugar is perfectly balanced against a backbone of fruit and fine tannins, with lingering flavors of wild berries, chocolate and licorice
500ml
$75.00 Chateau D'Yquem 1991
Beautifully made, medium gold-colored wine with a gorgeous nose of crème brulee, roasted coffee, and sweet, honeyed pineapple and other assorted fruits
375ml
$270.00
Port Wine
Warre's Otima 10 Year Tawny
$12.00 Grahams 20 Year Tawny
$17.00 Taylor Fladgate 2007
$20.00 Smith Woodhouse 1994
$25.00 Smith Woodhouse 1991
$28.00 Taylor Fladgate Single Harvest 1964
$40.00 Ferreira 1960
$44.00
